19 One-Pot Chicken Dinners For Busy Weeknights

Weeknights do not leave much room for complicated dinners or piles of dishes. One-pot chicken dinners solve both problems at once. Everything cooks together, flavors build naturally, and cleanup stays minimal. These meals are designed for real-life nights when you want something hot, comforting, and satisfying on the table without hovering over the stove.

One Pot Chicken Alfredo

One Pot Chicken Alfredo
One Pot Chicken Alfredo. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Creamy, garlicky Alfredo with chicken and pasta all cooked in one pot, dinner is done in 30 minutes, and cleanup stays easy.
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Authentic Italian Chicken Cacciatore

Authentic Italian Chicken Cacciatore
Authentic Italian Chicken Cacciatore. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Tender chicken simmered with tomatoes, mushrooms, and wine for a rustic Italian dinner that tastes like it was cooked all afternoon.
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Chicken Paprikash

Chicken Paprikash
Chicken Paprikash. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Smoky paprika flavor and a creamy sauce come together fast in one skillet, cozy comfort with weeknight speed.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Paprikash

Skillet Chicken with Grapes in White Wine Cream Sauce

Skillet Chicken with Grapes in White Wine Cream Sauce
Skillet Chicken with Grapes in White Wine Cream Sauce. Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

Sweet grapes and a silky white wine cream sauce turn simple chicken into a “how is this so good?” dinner.
Get the Recipe: Skillet Chicken with Grapes in White Wine Cream Sauce

Easy Chicken and Dumplings

Easy Chicken and Dumplings
Easy Chicken and Dumplings. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Fluffy dumplings, tender chicken, and a cozy broth, all on the table in about 30 minutes when you need comfort fast.
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Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Chicken Pasta. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Creamy, sun-dried tomato Tuscan flavor wrapped around pasta and chicken, the viral dinner that earns its hype.
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Marry Me Chicken Meatballs

Marry Me Chicken Meatballs
Marry Me Chicken Meatballs. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Tender chicken meatballs simmered in a creamy, Italian-style sauce, perfect for piling on pasta or scooping with bread.
Get the Recipe: Marry Me Chicken Meatballs

One Pot Chicken Stew

One Pot Chicken Stew
One Pot Chicken Stew. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Thick, creamy chicken stew that warms you up fast, a hearty one-pot dinner made for chilly nights.
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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Creamy orzo with Tuscan-style chicken flavor in every bite, rich, comforting, and surprisingly quick.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo

Slow Cooker Chunky White Chicken Chili

Slow Cooker Chunky White Chicken Chili
Slow Cooker Chunky White Chicken Chili. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Set it and forget it chili with big flavor and a thick, hearty texture, the kind of bowl you want seconds of.
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Roasted Peach BBQ Chicken Bake

Roasted Peach BBQ Chicken Bake
Roasted Peach BBQ Chicken Bake. Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

Sweet roasted peaches plus sticky BBQ chicken bake into a bold, unexpected dinner that tastes like summer comfort.
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Lemon Feta Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs and Potatoes

Lemon Feta Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs and Potatoes
Lemon Feta Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs and Potatoes. Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

Crispy chicken thighs and tender potatoes roasted on one pan with bright lemon and salty feta, easy and packed with flavor.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Feta Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs and Potatoes

Grilled Lemon Chicken Skillet

Grilled Lemon Chicken Skillet
Grilled Lemon Chicken Skillet. Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

Grilled-style lemon chicken made quickly in a skillet, light, bright, and perfect when you want something not-too-heavy.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Lemon Chicken Skillet

Pressure Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

Pressure Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
Pressure Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup. Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

Bold tortilla soup flavor in a fraction of the time, the pressure cooker makes it taste slow-simmered without the wait.
Get the Recipe: Pressure Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Balsamic Squash Sheet Pan Dinner

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Balsamic Squash Sheet Pan Dinner
Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Balsamic Squash Sheet Pan Dinner. Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

Bacon-wrapped chicken and balsamic-glazed squash roast together for a sweet-savory one-pan dinner that feels fancy.
Get the Recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Balsamic Squash Sheet Pan Dinner

Thai Peanut Chicken Crunch Slaw Salad

Thai Peanut Chicken Crunch Slaw Salad
Thai Peanut Chicken Crunch Slaw Salad. Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

Crunchy slaw, tender chicken, and a punchy Thai peanut sauce, a “light dinner” that still feels seriously satisfying.
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Pressure Cooker Buffalo Chicken Quinoa

Pressure Cooker Buffalo Chicken Quinoa
Pressure Cooker Buffalo Chicken Quinoa. Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

Spicy buffalo chicken meets protein-packed quinoa for a fast, healthy-ish dinner that does not taste like compromise.
Get the Recipe: Pressure Cooker Buffalo Chicken Quinoa

Avocado Corn Chicken Nachos

Avocado Corn Chicken Nachos
Avocado Corn Chicken Nachos. Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

Loaded nachos with chicken, creamy avocado, and sweet corn, the fun, filling tray dinner everyone gathers around.
Get the Recipe: Avocado Corn Chicken Nachos

Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Sheet Pan Recipe

Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Sheet Pan Recipe
Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Sheet Pan Recipe. Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

Sticky teriyaki chicken and juicy pineapple roasted together, a one-pan dinner that tastes like takeout at home.
Get the Recipe: Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Sheet Pan Recipe

Pressure Cooker Lemon Chicken & Brown Rice Soup

Pressure Cooker Lemon Chicken & Brown Rice Soup
Pressure Cooker Lemon Chicken & Brown Rice Soup. Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

Bright lemony comfort with chicken and brown rice, a cozy, nourishing soup made fast in the pressure cooker.
Get the Recipe: Pressure Cooker Lemon Chicken & Brown Rice Soup

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Deep, slow-cooked gumbo flavor with chicken and sausage, rich, hearty comfort that is worth every simmer minute.
Get the Recipe: Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

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